New Zealand Visa From Bangladesh

New Zealand Tourist, student & Business Visa Checklist

Always verify latest info from Immigration New Zealand or NZ High Commission / Visa Application Centre, since fees & requirements can change.

1. Tourist / Visitor Visa

Documents Checklist

These are typical requirements for a New Zealand visitor (tourist) visa from Bangladesh:

• Valid passport — often valid for at least 3 or 6 months beyond the date you plan to leave NZ. com.bd+3Government of New Zealand+3thinkabroad.com.bd+3

• Photographs: recent passport-size photos. com.bd+2vebd.net+2

• Completed visa application form. net+3Government of New Zealand+3thinkabroad.com.bd+3

• Proof of financial means: bank statements (last 3-6 months), solvency certificate, etc. com.bd+2vebd.net+2

• Proof of onward / return travel (flight tickets or itinerary). IdP+2net+2

• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, invitation letter if staying with someone). net+1

• Employment proof if employed: letter from employer, salary slips. If self-employed: trade license, business documents. com.bd+1

• Evidence of other ties to home country: e.g. property, family, job, etc. (to show intention to return). com.bd+1

• For minors: birth certificate, parental consent if travelling alone. com.bd+1

Visa Fee & Processing

• From sources for Bangladeshi applicants: Holiday Haven Ventures Service charge: service charge 25,000 (Notary and translation charges are additional- if needed).

Processing Time

• Often 10-14 working days if documentation is complete. net+1

• Could take longer depending on volume, health / character checks, or demand. com.bd+1

2. Student Visa

Documents Checklist

For a New Zealand student visa (for Bangladeshi applicants), here are the typical required items:

• Offer of place (acceptance letter) from a recognized NZ education provider. Government of New Zealand+2IdP+2

• Proof of payment of tuition fees (or evidence of scholarship or funding). IdP+2com.bd+2

• Valid passport, photos. Government of New Zealand+1

• Proof of funds to cover living costs (and tuition) for the duration of stay. As example, NZ$15,000 per year or NZ$1,250 per month for shorter duration courses. prd.idp.com+2Massey University+2

• Medical / health certificate, if required (especially if stay >6 months; chest X-ray, etc.). prd.idp.com+1

• Police certificate (good character) for some cases (age depending, duration). prd.idp.com+1

• Statement of purpose, proof of intent to leave after studies. IdP+1

• If documents are not in English, certified translation. Government of New Zealand+1

Visa Fee & Processing

• Online application fee approximately NZD $850 for Bangladeshi student applicants. com

• If paper application: somewhat lower or different; exact fee depends on category. com

• Some sources mention also a receiving centre fee / VAC fee in addition. com+1

• Holiday Haven Ventures Service charge: service charge 25,000 (Notary and translation charges are additional- if needed).

Processing Time

• Varies: should allow a few weeks (often 2-6 weeks or more) especially if health/character checks or if intake is approaching. Massey University+1

3. Business / Official / Short-Term Work / Meeting Visa

(New Zealand doesn't always have a very specific “business visa” name in all cases; sometimes business visits are covered under visitor / transient purpose visas. But here are the typical requirements for business‐type short visits, meetings, fairs etc.)

Documents Checklist

• Valid passport, passport photos. com.bd+1

• Visa application form, clearly marking purpose of visit. net

• Invitation letter from the business / organization in NZ, if applicable, stating purpose, duration, contact details. com.bd+1

• Proof of employment and business status: employer letter, business license / registration if self‐employed. com.bd+1

• Financial documents: bank statements, solvency, proof you can cover expenses during stay. com.bd+1

• Travel itinerary, accommodation bookings. net

• If applicable, conference registration or meeting documentation. com.bd+1

Visa Fee & Processing

• The business visit may fall under the Visitor / Visitor (Business) category. Fees are usually similar to the visitor visa   having the same Visitor visa fee + IVL etc. com+1

• Sometimes there may be an extra or different handling or service fee via VAC / agent. com+1

• Holiday Haven Ventures Service charge: service charge 25,000 (Notary and translation charges are additional- if needed).

Processing Time

• Usually similar to tourist/visitor visa: ~ 1-3 weeks if all paperwork is in order; longer if additional checks are needed. net+1

4. Other Notes / Common Requirements

• Health & Character Checks: For longer stays (student visas or business stays), medical/health certificates (including chest x-ray if required), and police certificates may be required. prd.idp.com+2Massey University+2

• Insurance: Student visas usually require medical or travel insurance for the duration. Government of New Zealand+1

• Translations: Any non-English documents will need certified translations. Government of New Zealand+1

• Genuine Intent / Proof of Return: Strong evidence that the applicant intends to leave NZ at the end of the visa (“genuine visitor” / “bona fide student”)   such as ties to home country, return ticket or funds for return etc. IdP+1

Remarks:

• Holiday Haven Ventures only provides consultancy service, doesn’t provide any guaranty for the visa.

• File processing for the visa will start only after receiving all necessary documents.

• Processing time, requirements, and fees are subject to change by the Embassy without any prior notice.

• The embassy reserves all the rights to ask for any additional document other than the above-mentioned checklist.

• All Bangla documents must be translated into English and notarized. 

• The finger must be free of “MEHEDI or any other color” when facing biometrics at the embassy / Application center.

• Applicants have to bring all original documents at the time of interview to the embassy / Application center.

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* Ques: How many countries should I visit before applying for this country ?

Ans: Although there is no restrictions regarding country visits but we recommend you to at least visit 2-3 countries before applying.

* Ques: How much balance should I have in my bank account?

Ans: There is no minimum or maximum limit for bank balance. However, there should be a consistency of you transactions. Your bank account must reflect that you have the ability to bear your travel cost and you have enough financial ties to return back to your country.

* Ques: My education qualification is low, can I apply for visa?

Ans: In case of tourist visas, there is not education qualification requirement. Anyone with any educational qualification may apply.

* Ques: My visa application has recently been refused. When will I be able to apply again?

Ans: There is no restriction or time limit on reapplication if anyone’s visa has been refused. However, we would recommend you to apply again at least after a certain period of time.

* Ques: Can you arrange invitation for me? Will it be beneficial for me if I get an invitation?

Ans: Not mandatory and we cannot arrange invitation for you. Invitation is only beneficial for an applicant, if it has been sent from his or her family members or close friend. In any other cases, having a hotel booking is enough to prove your accommodation arrangement during your stay in that respective country.

* Ques: If I apply along with my family, will the chances of my visa acceptance increase?

Ans: Although visa acceptance or refusal totally depends on applicant’s profile, applying with family may increase your chances in certain countries. For example: in case of Schengen or UK visa, applying along with family increases your visa acceptance chances. On the other hand, applying with family for Australia or Canada may decrease your chance of getting the visa.

* Ques: Do you provide any guaranty for visa?

Ans: No. We do not provide any guaranty for visa. Acceptance or refusal of any visa application will depend on applicant’s profile. However, we will prepare your file in a professional manner so that the embassy can get a clear reflection of your profile.

* Ques: Are Embassy visa fee and service charge refundable?

 Ans: No. Both are non- refundable.